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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to Susanvilleby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Susanville by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SBP - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Susanville Riverside Drivebus bus
    7h 43m
    $304–622

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Amtrak Reno to Susanville Riverside Drivebus bus
    14h 5m
    $83–147

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Amtrak Reno to Susanville Riverside Drivebus bus
    15h 39m
    $165–302

  4. Drive 465.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Susanvillecar car 465.3 mi
    8h 35m
    $85–123

  5. Train, bus via San Luis Obispo

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Amtrak Reno to Susanville Riverside Drivebus bus
    17h 33m
    $165–337

San Luis Obispo to Susanville by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration14h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 391.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Susanville, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Susanville Riverside Drive via Oakland and Amtrak Reno in around 14h 5m.

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